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Your 2025 Steering Committee Representatives
We are pleased to announce the members on your 2025 Steering Committee, as elected by you. After holding Steering Committee elections, we have added three new committee members who are eager to represent our community (newly elected members noted in bold). Frank Barton, Husson University Paul Drake, Notre Dame Tim Goth, Indiana University Emily Harris,...
OmniSOC Con 2025: Advancing Cybersecurity Through Community and Leadership
Join us in person for this year’s OmniSOC Con 2025, an immersive two-day event focused on collaboration, insight, and strategy across the higher education and research security landscape. Dates: August 13–14, 2025 Location: Big Ten Conference Center, Rosemont, IL Who should attend OmniSOC Con 2025? This year’s conference returns in person to the Big Ten...
Join Us at Internet2 Community Exchange
We’re looking forward to attending the Internet2 Community Exchange in Anaheim, California, from April 28 to May 1. If you’ll be there, say hello! Representing our REN-ISAC team will be: Anthony Newmann, Executive Director Chip Conner-Rondot, Chief of Engagement & Presenter Shane Albright, Principal Security Engineer & Presenter Kyle Enlow, Information Security Assessment and Advisory...
Stay Connected to Cybersecurity in Higher Education—Follow REN-ISAC on LinkedIn
Cyber threats are an ongoing challenge for higher education and research institutions, making collaboration and information-sharing more critical than ever. REN-ISAC plays a key role in strengthening cybersecurity across these sectors, serving as a trusted alliance that helps institutions stay ahead of evolving risks. By following REN-ISAC on LinkedIn, you can stay informed about the...
Get Ready for the REN-ISAC Member Meeting 2025
Cyber threats continue to evolve, making it more important than ever for higher education and research institutions to stay informed and prepared. The REN-ISAC Member Meeting (RIMM) 2025 offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable cybersecurity insights, engage in peer-driven discussions, and strengthen your institution’s security posture. This members-only event is designed to provide practical...
REN-ISAC Partners with SANS for SEC511: Cybersecurity Engineering
REN-ISAC is partnering with SANS to offer SEC511: Cybersecurity Engineering – Advanced Threat Detection and Monitoring. This live, online-only course covers: • Defensible security architecture • Network security monitoring • Continuous diagnostics and mitigation • Continuous security monitoring Designed for cybersecurity professionals in education, this course helps strengthen institutional security and threat detection. Learn more...
REN-ISAC Rolls out SSO and Slack Services
February 2025 brought exciting new REN-ISAC membership benefits and services. We updated our online resources to enable single sign-on (SSO), allowing you to use one password for all REN-ISAC services. We also enabled multi-factor authentication to ensure the security of our membership community We know that information sharing enhances higher education’s overall security standings. To...
REN-ISAC Partners with ITsavvy to Enhance Cybersecurity in Higher Education
The Research and Education Networks Information Sharing and Analysis Center (REN-ISAC), a trusted cybersecurity resource for nearly 800 higher education and research institutions worldwide, has entered an exclusive partnership with ITsavvy. This collaboration is aimed at improving cybersecurity defenses for colleges and universities while addressing the unique challenges faced by the academic sector. REN-ISAC serves...
Kickstart Your Information Security Management Program
The REN-ISAC has recently launched the Information Security Kickstart, a brand-new Information Security Assessment and Advisory Services (ISAAS) offering designed to assist smaller colleges and universities. Shane Albright was inspired to come up with the InfoSec Kickstart concept based on his previous role as a systems administrator. “I worked in an understaffed and underfunded division...
10 Best Practices to Protect Your Information in Higher Education
10 Best Practices to Protect Your Information in Higher Education In today’s academic environment, students, faculty, and staff are more connected than ever before. With access to institutional databases, personal data, and sensitive research, the importance of safeguarding information cannot be overstated. Higher education institutions are prime targets for cyberattacks, and individuals must take proactive...